Andrewr's Blog archive

A Walk Round Wisley

One of the advantages of being only 20 miles from the RHS garden at Wisley is I can...

New Toy

I bought myself an electric leaf blower last week. I decided that as all the leaves...

Backgrounds

Much has been written about combining plants to show them in the best light, but...

Flanders and Swann

After a somewhat moist winter(!), I thought you might enjoy this: www.youtube.com/watch?v=_eT40eV7OiI

My New Bulb Garden

You may remember I had an old flowering cherry removed from the garden last autumn....

Crocuses in the Sun

At last, the sun shone today. And didn't the crocuses appreciate it? Here's a few...

Slowest marathon?

You see all sorts of people in fancy dress running the marathon, but there's no-one...

Oxford Botanic Garden in early February

Today I attended a course at Oxford Botanic Garden, and during the break for lunch,...

Give A Valentine Present That Lasts For Ever

Instead of chocolates or jewelry or, dare I say it, a load of manure, why not name...

Happy New Year

If you like your celebrations with a twist, check out this guy: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K-Op1Mng4oY Happy...

Boxing Day at Kew (inside)

When it was too cold to stay outside looking at plants, we went in the Princess of...

Boxing Day at Kew (outside)

If, like me, you need a garden visit ‘fix’ during the winter, then I hope you enjoy...